Crown Assets Under Review | Wellington News

Wellington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 15, 2026 · 1m

The National Party is keeping its doors open on future state asset sales, even as it insists none will happen this term. Behind the scenes, Treasury is quietly reviewing whether Crown ownership of these enterprises still serves a clear public purpose — not about selling specific assets, but about justifying why the government holds them at all. Minister Simeon Brown, also National’s campaign chief, won’t reveal details but confirms more policy updates are coming soon — and leader Christopher Luxon hasn’t shut the door on campaigning on asset sales down the road. The review aims to ensure…